Chevrolet
Traverse Cargo Area Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace the cargo area light bulbs
in the liftgate of a 2009 to 2012 GM Chevy Traverse SUV with pictures.
 Traverse Cargo Area Lights |
 Pry Out Light Housing |
 Light Housing Removed |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 GM Chevrolet Traverse crossover
SUV in replacing the cargo area light bulbs in the underside of the
tailgate door. Owners of other General Motors crossovers, SUVs, minivans or trucks such as the Chevy Equinox, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Avalanche, Silverado, GMC Canyon, Sierra, Acadia, Yukon, Denali, Savana, Pontiac Aztek, Torrent, Saturn Outlook, Buick Encore, and Enclave may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement cargo area light bulb is either part # 6411 (festoon or "fuse" style) for earlier model year Chevy Traverse vehicles or part # 194 (miniature wedge base) for later model years. The only tool needed to replace the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the housing. |
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 Press Release Tab |
 Power Plug Removed |
 Push Out Old Bulb |
| Insert the blade of
the small flathead screwdriver into the notch at the outer edge of the cargo
area light bulb housing. Gently pry out the housing and disconnect the power plug by pressing the release tab. Carefully push out the old light bulb from its socket with the flathead screwdriver or pull it out with your fingers. |
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 Light Bulb Removed |
 Push In New # 194 Bulb |
 Push On Power Plug |
| Push in a new #
194 light bulb straight into the socket.
You may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as # 168, W5W, 2825 or a compatible LED unit. Push the power plug back on to the base of the housing. |
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 Insert Bulb Housing |
 Snap Into Place |
 Test New Cargo Bulbs |
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Insert the power plug side of the light bulb housing first and then gently snap the other side in to place. For more,
check out my other
Chevrolet Traverse Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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